Ascot Vale, VIC Lost Female Dog, Baby Girl Is Missing

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Gordana T.

18 hours ago

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Debbie M.

19 hours ago

Check with neighbours and surrounding Call all local vets and pounds Check all surrounding CCTV for any suspicious activity or foxes Late night early morning call is very important incase caught in neighbours garage etc Take a torch to reflect eyes If rural areas try a thermal drone or monoculars Flyers are important Pets often found close by as held by neighbours too afraid to call.pound in fear pet will be euthanised Physically check pounds as mistakes are made Chips can fail reading. Check marketplace & gumtree for quick resale. Call council roadside collections also to eliminate the worst. If recently relocated pets are known to travel back to old residence

Debbie M.

19 hours ago

Recommend Milly's Search, Trap and Reunite - Melbourne Branch ASAP for free very experienced search advice to guide you. They are amazing. You need to set up food and water stations where last sighted or headed with owner's unwashed clothing for scent. Go out late evening early hours with torch calling calmly S your dog will have gone into flight mode and be scared.🐾🐾🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Debbie M.

19 hours ago

Dogs in Flight Mode (Also Known as Survival Mode): What It Is and How to Help When a dog goes missing and days pass without a single sighting, the worry can feel overwhelming. You might wonder: Why hasn’t anyone seen them? Why won’t they come when called? How can a beloved dog vanish into thin air? The answer often lies in something called flight mode—also known as survival mode—a powerful, involuntary response that helps dogs survive perceived danger. Understanding this state is essential if you want to bring a lost dog home safely. 🧠 What Is Flight Mode (aka Survival Mode)? Flight mode, sometimes referred to as survival mode, is not DISOBEDIENCE. It’s NOT POOR TRAINING It’s not that your dog doesn’t love you. It’s a neurobiological reaction to stress and fear, deeply wired into a dog’s nervous system. When a dog experiences something frightening—like storms, fireworks, being looked after , an accident, being rehomed, or even just getting lost—they may go into a state of extreme survival instinct. In this state, their body and brain prepare for one thing only: escape. They’re not “choosing” to run—they physically and mentally can’t do anything else. ⚡ What Happens Inside the Dog’s Brain? When fear kicks in, the amygdala (the brain’s fear centre) takes over. Within seconds: * Adrenaline surges, pushing blood to the muscles and speeding up breathing and heart rate. * Cortisol floods the system, keeping them in a hyper-alert state. * The part of the brain that handles logic, memory, and recognition gets suppressed. This means: * Your dog might not recognise your voice or even your face. * They likely won’t respond to their name, whistles, or familiar commands. * Instead of running to safety, they run from everything—even you. Even confident, well-trained dogs can enter flight/survival mode under stress. It’s instinct, not choice. 🚫 What Not to Do As humans, our first instinct is to call out, search the area, or try to chase a dog we’ve spotted. But for a dog in flight (or survival) mode, those actions feel like pressure or even threat. Avoid: * ❌ Shouting or calling (can sound like anger to a frightened dog) * ❌ Chasing or approaching directly (triggers escape reflex) * ❌ Bringing crowds of people to help search These can make the dog flee farther or into dangerous areas. ✅ What You Should Do If you believe a dog is in flight/survival mode, take a calm and strategic approach: 1. Stop having people actively search unless advised – Reduce human activity in the area. Don’t have anyone come to search. 2. Create a scent base – Leave unwashed clothing or bedding where the dog was last seen, collect some of your wee and pour it around this spot or onto some wood. 3. Set up a quiet feeding station – Offer food and water in a low-traffic spot. If you see them don’t call out or move just stop, sit down turn side on or have your back to them & avoid eye contact. 4. Use trail cameras – These help track the dog’s movements without human interference. 5. Log all sightings immediately – Include time, location, direction of travel, and behaviour. 6. Stay consistent – Changing tactics too often can disrupt progress. Small amount of food out late evening and checked early morning, ( don’t put a lot out as you want them to keep coming back instead of being full and staying away ) Patience is key. If sighted - stop where you are and sit down, do not call out or approach, don’t call their name,instead say good girl/boy …. ( what ever their name is). Say words or phrases you use at home that gets them excited or happy and avoid direct eye contact. ⏳ How Long Can It Last? Some dogs calm down within hours. Others, especially rescues or dogs with trauma histories, can remain in flight/survival mode for days or even weeks. Over time, most dogs begin to relax when: * They’re no longer being pursued * A consistent food source appears * They feel safe and undisturbed * Familiar scents start to reappear That’s when recovery becomes possible—through either a slow reintroduction or a humane trap.

Debbie M.

19 hours ago

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Debbie M.

19 hours ago

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Janine S.

21 hours ago

Check microchip details are upto date and list as missing. Check vets. Council. Post to other lost pet groups and community groups. Doorknock. Put up flyers. Go and look in shelters don’t just rely on phone calls to them. Go out looking and calling in area 2here sighted even at night if posdible. Shared

Cinda H.

22 hours ago

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Harry G.

1 day ago

Have shared with hope

Kay B.

1 day ago

Hope she is found very soon.